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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1931
Page
1
The report notes a temperature of 12 above zero on Sunday night. Mrs. Rupert Andrews is recovering from a flu illness. A large flock of geese passed over town on Tuesday as they traveled north. The village election question remains unsettled pending voting.
Harry Wells has moved onto a farm farmed by W. E. Mudge located about six miles northeast of Diller to take residence and work the land.
Miss Emma Glather arrived back Monday after a winter with relatives in Orleans Nebraska.
A man identified as Wm. Jones, described as a Black individual, fled pursuing Chicago policemen at high speed causing the soles of his shoes to detach. The incident highlights a rapid chase through city streets with no further details provided.
Beatrice high school debating squad plans for next Monday gathering in Beatrice to prepare for upcoming contests.
Cornbelt Lumber Co of Diller Nebraska advertises briquets as the ideal fuel for broader stoves. Contact phone 153 to order through the local lumber dealer.
The article urges Diller freeholders to beautify their premises as spring arrives, noting a long history of such efforts over many springs and encouraging action this season.
Six to eight inches of snow fell Friday and Saturday, driven by a stiff breeze. East and west roads became nearly impassable, but the snow, the heaviest of the winter, is rapidly disappearing as moisture soaks into the ground.
The annual meeting nominated two tickets for three year terms on Monday night in the hall. Ticket A lists H. H. Green and L. M. Cavett while Ticket B has Frank Grabber and Homer Brunk. Election coincides with village officers vote. officers named are D. Vv. Fan rus and W. L. Filley.
Clara Bow film "Saturday Nite Kid" shown this week. A Burlington snow plow veered west into a road division Saturday. Homer Brunk travels to Omaha for a brief business trip, lasting two or three days.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fouts returned to her Diller home after wintering with her children. J. L. Lamb came back Saturday from Conrath Wisconsin where he stayed with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Will Tristman. Jake Lottman shipped a car load of cattle with Farmers r timman and Ralph Long to the St Joe market.
For sale by the Cornbelt Lumber Co. in Diller Nebraska. Glass cloth advertised as a remedy or aid for tending baby chicks. Contact phone 153:02.
A Burlington train struck an automobile at a grade crossing near Colfer Nebraska late Monday. Six people died including five children and their grandmother en route to a rural church revival meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Woods entertained J. T. C guests despite a storm. Prizes were awarded in a rock game with Mrs. Ed Wolken and Esther Glathar winning high and low prizes. Guests included Perry Weaver and family, Doyle Glathar family, Shirley Ann Glathar, George Sasse family, and others. The hosts planned to meet March 13 at Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fanders.
Diller Volunteer Fire Department battled a daytime blaze in a storage room above Hank Frisbie's restaurant in R. W. Green's building on Main Street. Water damage hit the public library section. origin likely a faulty electrical line. Firefighters saved the structure, with insurance covering losses. Post office, drug store, and adjacent property were briefly threatened as items were moved to safety.
The Keystone Kensington program unfolds with a blustery infant metaphor as Mrs. Leonard Frisbie presides. A doughnut sale nets 10.15 dollars, prizes are awarded in a girlish contest, and guests Mrs. Emma Peters and Mrs. Howard Peters join the Ladies’ afternoon at Rupert Andrew's home with refreshments and Irish flavored humor.
All voters in school district No. 70 are invited to a Commercial club called mass meeting at City Hall on Monday March 16 at 8 PM to discuss the proposed school building. The club takes no official stand but urges wide attendance and free expression by all residents including women.
A water colored drawing of the proposed new school building will be shown at the mass meeting in city hall Monday night. Mr and Mrs Paul Renz and daughter Phyllis and Mr and Mrs Orville Richardson attended their grandmother's funeral in Auburn Nebraska on Wednesday.
Merle Carpenter of the farm 14 miles north and 4 miles west of Diller was thrown from a horse Wednesday evening and suffered a broken left wrist.
Earl Weigel of a location 24 miles south and a mile west of Diller was moved to Lynch Hospital in Fairbury on Thursday to determine the cause of his recent illness.
Leora and Hank Frisbie thank the Diller firemen for their efficient service in extinguishing a restaurant fire and all others who helped save their goods.
Mrs W H Carpenter fell on an icy sidewalk at her home four miles northwest of Diller last Friday. She fractured two bones in her right arm. The injury was confirmed by an x ray and treated by the local doctor. She was reportedly improving.
The article lists plans for a cafe on March 14 with Mesdames Cal Waggoner Ray Green Willis Clark and Clarence Steffen in charge. Easter supper on March 28 assigned to Mesdames H Green H Thompson Sam Friday and Less Hill. The class voted to fill an order for a blue and white pieced quilt top with Mesdames L Hill and F Johnson supervising the work. A report on the magazine.
A village primary at city hall nominated two candidates for two year trustees. John Clauson seeks re election and R W Green to replace the deceased Peters. Voters may choose on a pool hall issue. Hutchinson Cavett and Dr Vierg to fill vacancies on the ticket.
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